The structure combines "boys" with "in blue" (referring to the traditional blue uniforms of many police forces), forming a collective noun phrase used almost exclusively in its plural form. It is used to describe police officers, often with a tone that ranges from neutral to respectful depending on the context. People typically say "the boys in blue" when referring to law enforcement as a group, such as "The boys in blue caught the suspect" or "Thank you to the boys in blue for their service."

Definice a význam slova „boy in blue“ v angličtině

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